Seatbelt use by pregnant women: a survey of knowledge and practice in Hong Kong

• Published in: Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi Vol. 22; no. 5; pp. 420 - 427
• Main Authors: Lam, W C, To, W Wk, Ma, E Sk
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English; Chinese
• Published: China Hong Kong Academy of Medicine 01.10.2016
• Subjects: Adult; Automobile safety; Compliance; Cross-Sectional Studies; Educational Status; Female; Fetuses; Health Education; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Hong Kong; Humans; Knowledge; Medical personnel; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Trimesters; Public health; Public transportation; Questionnaires; Response rates; Seat belts; Seat Belts - utilization; Statistical analysis; Statistical significance; Surveys and Questionnaires; Traffic accidents & safety; Womens health; Young Adult; Hong Kong China; China; Pregnancy; Female; Seat belts

The use of motor vehicles is common during pregnancy. Correct seatbelt use during pregnancy has been shown to protect both the pregnant woman and her fetus. This survey aimed to evaluate the practices, beliefs, and knowledge of Hong Kong pregnant women of correct seatbelt use, and identify factors l...